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Hosted by The Tolkien Professor (Corey Olsen) · arts · EN-US · 672 episodes
The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum University. All are welcome to enter – even those without any party business!
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum University. All are welcome to enter, even those without any party business!
The Tolkien Professor is hosted by The Tolkien Professor (Corey Olsen). The show has published 672 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "674: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 136" (15 October 2026, 61 minutes), "673: SilmFilm 8-17: Season 8, Episode 1" (1 October 2026, 93 minutes), and "672: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 135" (1 October 2026, 64 minutes).
The Tolkien Professor publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 92 minutes across 672 episodes.
Booking probability for The Tolkien Professor is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Tolkien Professor requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Tolkien Professor's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Tolkien Professor (Corey Olsen) hosts The Tolkien Professor, an arts show with 672 episodes published.
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Episode #674
Maggie and Corey are back for a Rings & Realms pre-production meeting! We will tell you what we plan to do, and get your feedback on what you'd like to see. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of...
Episode #673
The SilmFilm team is ready to start with real episodes! Today we discuss the Episode 1 script, written by Ilana Mushin. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord
Episode #672
After a discussion of the recently released Narnia images (which reveal a lot!), Corey and Maggie return to think about what we expect in S3 of Rings of Power. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of...
Episode #671
Corey and Maggie are back, and thinking through Rings of Power Season 3 stuff, and the Road Ahead. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 134, recorded on September 14...
Episode #670
The SilmFilm writer's room is joined our resident composer, Phil Menzies, for some discussion of the musical themes and passages that we will want to include in Season 8. Join us on the Signum University Discord server...
Episode #669
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Corey and Maggie take a step back to think through the upcoming Tolkien film adaptations (Rings of Power, Hunt for Gollum, Shadows of the...
Episode #667
Maggie and Corey are together in the studio to chat more about Rings of Power Season 3 and Rings & Realms. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 132, recorded on August...
Episode #666
Maggie and Corey return to the Rings of Power to do some analysis of the Rings of Power Season 3 teaser trailer. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 131, recorded on...
Episode #668
SilmFilm returns, in the homestretch of the pre-production process. Today we discuss Casting Criteria for our new characters in Season 8. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord
Episode #665
It is time to decide on the frame story for Season 8! Today, we consider possibilities and flesh out its relationship to the main story and theme of Season 8. Join us on the Signum University Discord server...
Episode #664
In today's writers'-room meeting, the SilmFilm team will complete the planning of the Season Outline for Season 8! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Episode #663
Maggie and Corey return today, and they return to Jane Austen, to check in on and continue that production. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 130, recorded on June 1...
Episode #662
<p>As they near the end of the pre-production process, the SilmFilm team sits down to examine and finalize the detailed outline of all of Season 8.</p><p>Support The Tolkien Professor</p>
Episode #661
<p>Maggie and Corey return to Anne of Green Gables for Part 2 of their discussion of LM Montgomery adaptation.</p> <p>Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 128,<br>...
Episode #660
<p>It's May the 4th, so Maggie and Corey are going to indulge in a Star Wars Diversion and take a close look at the final trailer for the upcoming Mandalorian film.</p> <p>Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly...
Episode #659
<p>As the SilmFilm Writer's Room nears the end of the pre-production planning, they look north, turning to the Villains.</p> <p>Join us on the Signum University Discord server...
Episode #658
<p>Tonight, Maggie and Corey fulfill a long-standing request and look at Anne of Green Gables!</p> <p>Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 127,<br> recorded on April 13...
Episode #656
<p>Join the SilmFilm team as we continue pre-production discussions, takling about Elves.</p> <p>Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv</p><p>Support The Tolkien Professor</p>
Episode #657
<p>Today, the SilmFilm team finally turns to the question that Tolkien himself never got around to answering fully: What was Galadriel up to in the last stages of the First Age?</p> <p>Join us on the Signum University...
Episode #655
<p>After touching on some news updates, Maggie and Corey continue with their Pride and Prejudice discussion, focusing on their analysis of Lydia's introduction.</p> <p>Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly...
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